Sleeping Aids

Insomnia can have a very serious impact on quality of life, productivity and safety:

  • People with insomnia are four times as likely to suffer from depression than people who sleep well.
  • Lack of sleep due to insomnia may contribute to illness, including heart disease.
  • Safety on the job, at home, and on the road may be affected by sleepiness.

Treating insomnia with medication is the most common treatment for these sleep problems. Twenty-five percent of Americans take some type of medication every year to help them sleep.
 

A good night's sleep is invaluable for your mental and physical well being. If you suffer from insomnia, ask your doctor about AmbienŽ (zolpidem tartrate), the most prescribed sleep medication in the U.S.

SonataŽ belongs to the class of drugs called hypnotics, and is used for the short term treatment of sleep problems (insomnia). Hypnotics should generally be limited to 7 to 10 days of use. Reevaluation is recommended if hypnotics are taken for more than 2 to 3 weeks.